Shann Vander Leek

“Most days I find happiness right under my feet in the tiny wonders of creation.” – Shann Vander Leek For years I chased happiness thinking it was an outside job. I would find happiness

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Shann Vander Leek

For many years, I’ve been carving out sacred family time to visit my mom and stepfather up in the rolling farmland and sleepy village of Bliss, Michigan. Sweet traditions circle back around each

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Shann Vander Leek

“I have to write a paper for my English class about a mentor or role model who is a hero in my eyes. I think I’d like to write it about you, Mama.”

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Shann Vander Leek

When you read the words ‘walk in beauty’ what comes to mind for you? I’ve learned that walking in beauty is creating an intimate relationship with the goodness of all creation. I feel

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Shann Vander Leek

“Women hold up half the sky.”— Chinese proverb Saying yes to being part of a transformational woman’s circle rocked my world and positively impacted my life. Women have been coming together in circle

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Shann Vander Leek

The most important relationship in this lifetime is the one that we create, nurture and experience with ourselves. We can be the best wives, mothers, friends, employees, volunteers and entrepreneurs when we put

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Shann Vander Leek

Almost five years ago I formed a collaborative partnership with the fabulous Ananga Sivyer.  Our intention was and still is to support people who suffer from the pain and discomfort of stress and

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Shann Vander Leek

“Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” – Rumi I love the practice of choreographing my life in a beauty way. Exploring how I want my

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